About VCAA The VCAA is dedicated to fostering the exchange of information and to promote excellence among key participants in Alberta's venture capital industry. Membership is open to providers of venture capital and private equity, angels and associated professional advisors in the areas of life science, clean & energy tech and information technology. By becoming a member of VCAA, you’re joining a network of professionals dedicated to growing the investment industry within Alberta. Member Benefits:  -       Connect to sources of quality deal flow -       Learn about industry and business issues through your access to industry contact -       Participate in professional development opportunities and value-add industry events   To learn more or to purchase a membership, please contact: Rebecca Giffen, Alberta Enterprise rebecca.giffen@alberta-enterprise.ca 403.690.8204     Venture Capital Firms Institutional Investors Advisors & Service Providers     Venture Capital Firms Avrio Ventures 235, 600 Crowfoot Cres NW Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 Phone: (403) 215-5495 URL: www.avrioventures.com Avrio Ventures is a venture capital firm that supports the development of Canadian commercialization and growth stage industrial bio-products, nutraceutical ingredients and food technology companies into world-class organizations.   BDC Venture Capital   110, 444 - 7 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0X8 Phone: (403) 292-6951                                                         URL: www.bdc.ca  BDC is Canada's business development bank. From more than 100 offices across the country, BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs.   Chrysalix Energy Vancouver, BC Phone: (604) 659-5479 www.chrysalix.com Chrysalix is a venture capital firm investing in technologies that will drive the new energy economy. The firm provides early-stage financing, hands-on assistance, and strategic connections to innovative companies confronting the world’s most important energy and environmental issues. The Chrysalix team has an exceptional track record in this still young industry. Collectively, it has over 100 years of experience in the energy industry and over 100 years in the venture capital business. In total Chrysalix has approximately $300M in assets under management from CELP III and earlier funds.   Emerald Technology Ventures 495 King Street W. Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 Phone: (416) 900-3455 www.emerald-ventures.com Emerald Technology Ventures is a global leader in cleantech venture capital and operates from offices in Zurich, Switzerland and Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2000, Emerald is a pioneer in this rapidly emerging sector and is focused on innovative technologies in energy, advanced materials and water. Since inception, Emerald has managed three venture capital funds and two venture capital portfolio mandates totaling over EUR 300 million (USD 440 million). Emerald is currently investing out of its latest fund and is looking for energetic and passionate entrepreneurs with the vision to build world-class clean technology companies.   Enertech Capital Suite 1300, 4 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 1B6 Phone: (484) 539-1860 www.enertechcapital.com EnerTech Capital, a pioneer in energy and clean energy investing since 1996, is a firm focused on funding energy ventures and micro-infrastructure projects that address the global opportunity for cleaner, cheaper and more efficient energy usage. The firm has committed nearly $400 million to companies and projects worldwide.  EnerTech is located in Philadelphia, Columbus and Toronto.   iNovia Capital 4000, 10230 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB  T5J 4P6 Phone: (780) 328-6875, (403) 246-2790 URL: www.inoviacapital.com iNovia Capital manages seed and early stage venture capital funds, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs build successful companies in the sectors of information technology, life sciences and cleantech.   Yaletown Venture Partners   Suite 510, 1122 Mainland Street Vancouver, BC  V6B 5L1 Phone:  (604) 688-7807                                   URL:  www.yaletown.com Yaletown Venture Partners is backed by leading institutional investors and by a network of successful technology entrepreneurs, executives, and angel investors. Yaletown leverages its extensive network to seek out early-stage clean tech and information technology opportunities in Western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest.   Institutional Investors Alberta Enterprise 1000, 10830 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB  T5J 2B3 Phone: (780) 392-3901 URL: www.alberta-enterprise.ca Alberta Enterprise is a fund of funds manager, investing in venture capital funds that finance early-stage, knowledge-based technology companies.       Advisors & Service Providers Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Centennial Place, East Tower 1900, 520 - 3 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0R3  Phone: (403) 232-9500                                                                              URL:   www.blgcanada.com        Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is the largest Canadian full-service law firm focusing on business law, litigation and intellectual property solutions. BLG provides bilingual services in virtually every area of law, and represents a wide range of regional, national and multinational organizations.